Two Notes Le Lead

Tube preamp for electric guitar with two channelsWith the

Two Notes Le Lead Dual Channel Tube Pre

amp

, the French sound and recording experts at Two Notes present a two-channel preamp for electric guitar. Inspired by modern high-gain tube amplifiers, the pedal-size dual channel preamp delivers both transparent, clean tones and powerful distortion for thick riffs and heavy solos. With a wide range of tone control options and extensive connections, the Two Notes Le Lead is the perfect tool for shaping sound in the studio and on stage.Two

Notes Le Lead

preamp features two channels, the centrepiece of which is a highly visible 12AX7 tube.

Le LeadThe centrepiece of the two channels of the

Two Notes Le Lead is

a

12AX7 tube that is clearly visible behind the preview window, giving the preamp great depth of sound with natural warmth and dynamics. The A channel provides a warm, transparent and clean sound whose smooth articulation radiates clean strings and arpeggios. A harmonically tuned 2-band tone control is available. In the B channel , Two Notes Le Lead delivers a brute high gain distortion that supports solos with sustained compression and delivers modern riffs with high precision. A three-band tone control with semi-parametric mids allows precise adjustment of the character of the sound.

The

white switch on the Two Notes Le Lead control panel switches between "Cold" and "Hot" f

usion.Cold and

Hot

fusionA special

feature of the Two Notes Le Lead Preamp is the "Fusion" mode which is activated by pressing both footswitches simultaneously and offers two different modes of operation. The "Cold Fusion" mode switches both channels of the tube preamp in parallel , so that the signal from channel A can be mixed with the signal from channel B to produce highly distorted sounds with higher resolution or a different sound structure. In "Hot Fusion" mode, on the other hand, both channels are cascaded .Channel A is available as a booster for channel B, which increases the pedal gain reserves immeasurably and motivates the creation of brutal riffs or singing solos. In addition, both tone controls are fully accessible so that the sound texture can be fine-tuned.

Two Notes Le Lead has a serial effect path, DI output with speaker simulation and MIDI.Versatile connection optionsTwo

Notes Le Lead has a serial effect path that can be used to loop further effect devices such as reverb or delay in the signal

path.

In addition, the Thru output allows unprocessed signal to be received directly behind the input jack, while the balanced DI output allows direct connection to mixing consoles or recording equipment. A switchable analogue speaker simulation based on Two Note's popular Torpedo is available, while Ground Lift helps break unwanted noise loops. In addition, the Two Notes Le Lead is fully MIDI-compatible so the pedal can be easily integrated into complex stage or studio setups.

Two Notes Le Lead Dual Channel Tube Preamp at a Glance:

• Dual channel tube preamp for electric guitar with 1x 12AX7
• Transparent, clean tones and modern high gain distortion
• Control channel A: Gain, volume, bass, treble
• Control channel B: Gain, Volume, Bass, Mid, Mid fuzz, Treble, Fusion
• Cold and hot bleed mode
• Serial effect path
• Balanced XLR output with speaker simulation and floor jack
• MIDI input and output
• Pass-through output
• Sturdy metal housing
• Dimensions: approx. 124 x 189 x 50 mm (WxDxH)
• Weight: approx. 0.75 kg
• Mains adapter included

Reviewed by DelamarTwo
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Extract: The Two Notes Le Lead is a tube preamp for electric guitar that provides a very rich, warm and varied distortion sound on both channels. It is suitable for guitarists who appreciate an assertive lead sound, especially for solos in more solid styles such as hard rock or metal. On board are MIDI, DI output, effects loop and headphone jack with switchable speaker simulation. For all this and first-rate performance, the price is more than reasonable.

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Pros:

• Manufacturer:Two Notes
• Type:Distortion/Preamp
• Design:Effect pedal large
• Number of Channels:2
• Stereo:No
• LED Display:Yes
• Effects loop:Yes
• Recording Output:Yes
• USB Connection:No
• MIDI Interface:Yes
• Connection for Expression Pedal:No
• Foot Switch Connection:No
• Headphone Connection:Yes
• Battery Operation:No
• Width (mm):124
• Length (mm):189
• Height (mm):50
• Weight (kg):0.75